perspective

Topic 1: Has your perspective changed?

Given what you have learned about e-discovery this week, how does this change your perspective on legal technology in the law office? More specifically, do you see why, despite offering efficiency, law offices must be even more diligent about protecting sensitive data and information when using general and legal specialty software?

Reflect back on the discussion in Unit 1 (you may even want to go back to the Unit 1 Discussion Board and review what you and your classmates posted.)

In Unit 1, you were asked, “What are some of the ways that you have used technology to become more efficient in your studies and in your personal work experiences? What do you see as being the pros and cons of using technology? Is it possible to rely too much on technology?”

Given what you have learned during the course of this term, is your response different now? How? How do you think will you use what you have learned in this course at work? Share your reflections with the class.

If you are currently employed as a paralegal or legal secretary, please share your perspective and experiences, if any, regarding the increased use of technology and its impact on e-discovery.

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My learning on e-discovery has taught me quite a lot. The use of Electronically Stored Information (ESI) in litigation is a sure way of adapting technology in law offices. The use of general and legal specialty software raises concerns about the safety and security of the information held………………………..

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